Cloud-Based M-Learning: A Pedagogical Tool to Manage Infrastructural Limitations and Enhance Learning

Autor/inn/en	Okai-Ugbaje, Safiya; Ardzejewska, Kathie; Imran, Ahmed; Yakubu, Adamu; Yakubu, Muhammad
Titel	Cloud-Based M-Learning: A Pedagogical Tool to Manage Infrastructural Limitations and Enhance Learning
Quelle	In: International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 16 (2020) 2, S.48-67 (20 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1814-0556
Schlagwörter	Computer Software; Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; Blended Learning; Teaching Methods; Learning Processes; Undergraduate Students; Student Attitudes; Developing Nations; Foreign Countries; Constructivism (Learning); Student Centered Learning; Student Motivation; Cooperative Learning; Learner Engagement; Universities; Nigeria + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Telekommunikationstechnik; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Learning process; Lernprozess; Schülerverhalten; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Ausland; Group work; Student-entered learning; Student-centred learning; Student centred learning; Schülerorientierter Unterricht; Schülerzentrierter Unterricht; Gruppenarbeit; Schulische Motivation; Kooperatives Lernen; University; Universität
Abstract	The concept of blending mobile learning and cloud computing (cloud-based m-learning) is potentially a strong fit for higher education in developing countries with inadequate infrastructure. Notwithstanding the potential benefits, while a substantial number of theoretical studies exist, there are limited studies focusing on the practical implementation of such learning opportunities. Leveraging on the success of mobile technology in Nigeria, this study proposes a contextual cloud- based m-learning model. To explore the suitability of the proposed model in practice, a case study based trial was conducted using a blended approach, in which m-learning complemented the traditional teaching and learning in a Nigerian university. Applying the principles of social constructivism and the theory of optimal experience (Flow), learning was designed to be collaborative, motivating and engaging. Data were collected via questionnaire and observation of 208 undergraduate students. The outcome of the trial showed that cloud-based m-learning offered practical solutions to the limited IT infrastructure at the university and allowed for the merits of student-centered learning to be gradually introduced. This had a positive self-reported impact on students' learning. This study demonstrates how cloud-based m-learning exploiting local opportunities, can be effectively implemented to enhance learning in higher institutions with a paucity of resources. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01